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Morgan Stanley

Finance Associate

Morgan Stanley, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Company ProfileMorgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people are critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, achieve, and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives, and needs is an important part of our culture.

Department ProfileThe Finance Division reports to the Chief Financial Officer and consists of some 3,000 employees worldwide. Finance protects the Morgan Stanley franchise by serving as guardian of the Firm's books and records and by contributing to firm-wide risk management and risk reduction. This division maintains relationships with Morgan Stanley's various industry and government regulators and also serves as the conduit of financial information to the outside investment community. Finance plays a critical role as an advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team.

The Morgan Stanley Baltimore office is a critical component of the Firm's Global footprint and has 1,400 employees that provide support and services to the Investment Banking, Securities, Investment Management, and Wealth Management Businesses.

Description of the RoleOur Finance teams are currently seeking to engage with Baltimore's leading talent. We are particularly interested in speaking with both entry-level and experienced level talent who are comfortable collaborating within an analytical environment, familiar with communicating and conversing with a wider team, and able to be proactive within a high-energy work setting. You can speak with us further about opportunities within: Institutional Securities Group (ISG), Global Corporate Controllers (GCC), and Investment Management (IM) Finance teams, which will give you the experience and exposure to financial products, financial statements, and regulatory reporting to fulfill your own ambitions.

Reach out to our team if you have an interest or familiarity with any of the following: Product Control, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Management Reporting, Balance Sheet production and analysis, Balance Sheet and Net Revenue substantiation, Profit & Loss (P&L) calculation, P&L Attribution (Greeks), Regulatory Reporting, CCAR, Reconciliations, Financial Products such as Stocks, Corporate and Government Bonds, Equity and Interest Rate Options, Spot and Forward FX, Equity and Credit Default Swaps, Commodities, IPOs, Global Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Investment Management.

We Offer:The Opportunity to work in the Finance department of one of the world's top-tier Financial Institutions and gain first-hand insight into our business.Professional development opportunities including access to Morgan Stanley's world-class internal training.Enriching challenges that provide opportunities for constant learning and advancement.A supportive, engaging, and diverse environment; we are inclusive of individual backgrounds and leverage them to foster our work and culture.

You Will:Assist in the production & analysis of Daily Profit and Loss as well as Weekly & Monthly financial reporting.Ensure that the Firm's Books & Records are accurate and complete via substantiation and analysis of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.Manage the preparation, consolidation, review, and analysis of a number of key reporting activities including but not limited to: budget, forecast, stress testing, pro-forma modeling, and sensitivity analysis.Act as point of contact for the business units and senior leadership on various projects, ad-hoc analysis, regulatory requirements, and risk and control-related initiatives.

You Have:A keen ability to collaborate and build relationships with a wider team.Experience working with senior stakeholders against challenging deadlines to deliver positive results.Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt to your audience.Proficiency in MS Office, particularly with Excel and PowerPoint.Consistently demonstrated accountability, ownership, proactiveness, and attention to detail.A strong sense of organization and time management skills.The ability to multi-task and use a high-paced environment to your advantage.The willingness to observe processes and disrupt them in order to prioritize the team's efficiency.

Optional:An interest or familiarity with Financial Markets and Products.Previous work experience in Audit or Accounting, controllership, or FP&A.Proficiency in digital tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, and PowerBI.Experience in managing or leading projects.

We are focused on bringing together different backgrounds, experience, and talents to deliver world-class service. If you are a driven self-starter, client-focused, and eager to contribute to a leading Global Financial Services firm, please apply. We welcome all backgrounds and experiences, and no direct industry experience is required.#J-18808-Ljbffr